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The Staple Condiment That Can Elevate A Classic Bolognese Sauce
By Camryn Teder
A classic Bolognese sauce doesn't need much tampering, but if you want to give it a little edge, all you need to add is ketchup.
Add a few tablespoons of this condiment into the pot while the sauce simmers, and you will get a sweet, tangy bite that will elevate a tagliatelle, spaghetti, or lasagna dish.
Ketchup works well in slightly sweet sauces, such as marinara sauce, and saves dishes that have become too acidic by balancing it with sweetness to reach a happy medium.
On Reddit, one user summed up the benefits of a ketchup-infused tomato sauce. "Ketchup is sweet and acidic at the same time. It makes the flavors 'pop,'" they wrote.
Another user agreed, claiming ketchup can also help improve texture but reminded cooks not to use too much, or it will overwhelm your food with sweetness.